[Info-vax] One possible market for VMS: secure credit card

[JF Mezei]

Checking out ferry schedules for next summer, I find this:

http://www.cmlf.com/DataSecurityInformationPage/tabid/1201/Default.aspx
(the press releases links at bottom of page provide more info)

Thankfully, during the time of vulnerability, I think I used cash at
their food outlets. Lasted from Sept 2013 to August 8th 2014. They were
advised of breach on July 30th 2014.

I have to imagine that they have some PC that collects transactions and
sends them to credit card processor. "Malware" was mentioned. So I
immediatly assume "Windows". (Or "Weendoze" as our renowned Mr Vaxman
would say).


Imagine a small VMS box that is secure, has modern protocol support,
especialy encryption, secure database, which would allow those outfits
to provide secure credit card processing.

The number of breaches is worrysome, from huge outfits like Target or
Home Depot down to some ferry service.

Market opportunity for VMS once it is on x86.